Updated On: 09 March, 2022 07:30 AM IST | Rawalpindi | AFP
Opener scores centuries in both innings as Pakistan’s first home Test against Australia in 24 years ends in no result on flat Rawalpindi track; partner Shafique smashes maiden ton

Imam-ul-Haq (left) celebrates his century with Abdullah Shafique at Rawalpindi yesterday. Pic/AP; PTI
Imam-ul-Haq cracked a century in each innings and his opening partner Abdullah Shafique hit a maiden hundred as Pakistan’s first home Test against Australia in 24 years ended in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Imam scored an unbeaten 111 following up his 157 in the first innings, while Shafique finished on 136 as Pakistan were 252 without loss when the match ended without a result. Australia scored 459 in reply to Pakistan’s first innings score of 476-4 declared. Australia’s first Test on Pakistan soil since 1998—they previously declined to visit on security grounds—was ultimately spoiled by a flat Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch.